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Government action for Childline

Summary

Senator Mooney presses for direct Government action and funding for Childline; the Leader promises to contact the Taoiseach and supports a cross-party motion.

My focus was on Childline. I ask the Deputy Leader not to divert.

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The Senator also spoke about the Áras Attracta issue; I am only trying to be fair.

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I did so in highlighting the Childline issue. I hope the Deputy Leader will raise the issue of additional funding with the Government.

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Paddy Burke An Cathaoirleach Fine Gael

Senator Ivana Bacik to continue, without interruption.

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I have given a full response on the issue of Childline. I suggested to Senator Jillian van Turnhout that we might draft a cross-party motion which we could convey to the Government.

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I am asking the Deputy Leader to make direct contact with the Government on the issue.

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I will do that, too.

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The Deputy Leader is very good at informing Members about what she does.

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Paddy Burke An Cathaoirleach Fine Gael

Senator Ivana Bacik to continue, without interruption.

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Senator Paschal Mooney will be aware, because I have written to him previously, that I do follow up on matters raised.

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Yes. I have every faith in the Deputy Leader doing what she said she would do.

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